STAR TREK (2009)

Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Written by: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Bruce Greenwood
Rated: PG-13

About the film:
Star Trek cleverly reinvents itself and breathes new life into an all-too familiar franchise. The origins of Kirk, Spock, Scotty and the rest of the crew of the USS Enterprise are explored and explained as they once again find themselves on a mission to save the universe.

Movie Quote:
“You will always be a child of two worlds, and fully capable of deciding your own destiny. The question you face is: which path will you choose?”
Sarek (Ben Cross) in Star Trek (2009)

Bible Quote:
“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
John 3:6 (KJV)


Commentary:
The unique lineage of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock which had him internally warring with himself was what made him such a compelling and popular figure. But perhaps it wasn’t all that unique – aren’t we all children of two worlds?

On the one hand, we are the children of our mother and father and are raised in a world with physical rules and laws which are ingrained in us from birth. On the other hand, we are also children of our heavenly father and are granted spiritual life with its own set of rules and laws which we can learn about through study of God’s Word.

We must learn, as Spock did, how to control certain tendencies which are attributed to our natural or earthly manner in order to adopt the tendencies appropriate to us as God’s children and His ambassadors on earth.

Questions to consider while watching the film:
1. What leadership qualities did Kirk have that made him the right person to sit in the captain’s chair?

2. If your future self could visit you today, what advice do you think he or she would have?